How To: DIY Window Garden

Got big gardening aspirations but short on space? Check out our how-to video on making a stunning—and incredibly simple—air plant display that will give an instant, organic perk-me-up to even the smallest of windowsills.

What are your favorite plants for indoor growing?

How To: DIY Window Garden was last modified: February 24th, 2017 by Fresh American

Indoor gardening is the best–though a bit challenging for those of us who lack direct sunlight. I’ve had great luck with a hibiscus that winters indoors and spends spring, summer, and a bit of the fall outside.

I love African violets – my grandma always had a large tiered plant stand filled with them in her living room.
I’ve been leaning toward succulents lately – my green thumb is a little more successful with plants needing a little less “love” and a little more “determination” instead.

I have a pale yellow orchid that I purchased to memorialize a dear friend who loved orchids. I never had one before because I thought they were too needy, but this beautiful orchid blooms profusely for two months then rests for three months, all with only giving 3 ice cubes every Sunday! Looking into the face of this orchid brings to mind such wonderful happy memories of my friend.

My favorite plant is our ginger plant. We where traveling in Hawaii 9 years ago my husband tripped on a root which ended up being ginger. We took the root home and planted it and now have a lovely ginger plant that reminds us of our time in Hawaii.

Orchids make me happy but not always successful when keeping and tending after blooms are spent. Best & most useful for me are herbs for the kitchen: basil, rosemary, thyme, etc. Those Dash & Albert Rugs are throughout my house. LOVE all the colorways! The more the merrier! Great contest, Annie. Thanks.